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Andy Cottee has joined plumbing and heating buying group The IPG as its new managing director. Having previously worked at Vent-Axia and Anglo Nordic, his diverse experience spans manufacturing, distribution, independent businesses and wholesale . He said, “The passion for our group’s core beliefs and vision is palpable among our …

Lindsey Hart has been appointed as sales & marketing director of the Channel Island builders merchant NP Group. The group incorporates Norman Piette, Norman Piette Ecohomes, Annandale, Project, Quantum Building Supplies in Jersey, and Blanchard Building Supplies in Alderney. Hart’s career path at Norman Piette took her through various positions …

UAP, the specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows, has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO). Adam Lumley brings more than 18 years of commercial finance experience to UAP. Throughout his career, he has held director-level roles at private-equity backed organisations, large multinational firms, and at a …

Minster has announced Simon Ward will join its growing fire protection team, taking up the position of fire protection manager for the North. Having held several positions in the fire protection sector, Ward possesses a wealth of technical knowledge and expertise and a broad perspective of the challenges facing industry …

STARK Building Materials UK has appointed Nim Cassidy as its new General Counsel and Company Secretary. Cassidy brings nearly 25 years of experience in the legal field to the organisation, which is going through a transformational period following the merger acquisition by STARK Group, which completed in March 2023. Speaking …

Russell Roof Tiles has created a new role, corporate sustainability and development director, and has appointed Dan Hancox to fill the position. Hancox who has been at the firm for 14 years – most recently as business support manager takes on the new position, helping lead and shape RRT’s sustainability …

Carl Kammerling International (CKI), the home of C.K Tools, has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Mark Grayson Wood as head of marketing. He will oversee a comprehensive marketing strategy to showcase the craftmanship and durability of new and innovative products across CKI brands including C.K Tools, Clipacore …

Construction industry charity, CRASH announced changes to its Board of Trustees who will lead the charity to continuing success in 2024. CRASH relies entirely on the construction industry to help homelessness charities and hospices across the UK with their vital construction and refurbishment projects. Its Board of nine Trustees is …

Kudos Showering Solutions has further expanded its sales team with its appointment of Simon Tate as area sales manager to cover the Midlands and Southwest of England; Tate will report in to the recently recruited national sales manager Tony Russ. Tate joins the business as one of a new team …

Strata Stones has appointed Tim Rushton as its regional sales director – north & Scotland; he will manage its northern regional business. The company explained that 2024 is shaping up to be a big year and Rushton will be a big part of that, he brings a wealth of experience …